Robert Kaufman Yarn Dyed Essex Linen - Natural 108" (55% Linen/ 45% Cotton)

The color is closer to the larger pic.  

To get the Cross Hatching to be perfect 5" squares:

•  I set my Horizontal Channel Locks at 5" from my 1st Horizontal Basting Line.

• Then, just kept measuring 5" from the Previous Line and set my H Locks, for the rest of the Quilt.

• Then, removed the Quilt, trimmed it, rotated it, and drew a new Line perpendicular to the existing Lines.

• Then, pinned that new Horizontal Line to the Quilt, and repeated the 5" Channel Lock measurements.

• Binding: Blanket Stitch (Stitch to Back/ Flip to Front)

Robert Kaufman Yarn Dyed Essex Linen - Olive 43" (55% Linen/ 45% Cotton)

This one was harder because I had to piece 2 Wholecloths together. For the Connecting Stripe, I used Moda Linen Blend (70% Cotton/ 30% Linen).  I figured 70% Cotton would be sturdier and keep my Stripe straight. For my New Idea, see Bottom of pg.

To get the Cross Hatching to be perfect 5" squares:

• I only did Horizontal Lines on the 1st half of the Quilt.

• I set my Horizontal Channel Locks at 5" from my 1st Horizontal Basting Line.

• I kept measuring 5" from the Previous Line and set my H Locks, for the rest of the 1st Half.

• Removed the Quilt, trimmed it, and added via the Sewing Machine:

  • Connecting Stripe

  • Lower Half of the Quilt 

  • Batting

  • Backing

• Loaded it back on the Longarm to finished the Horizontal Lines.

• Removed the Quilt, trimmed it, rotated it, and drew a new Line perpendicular to the existing Lines.

• Pinned that new Horizontal Line to the Quilt, and repeated the 5" Channel Lock measurements.

• Binding: Blanket Stitch (Stitch to Back/ Flip to Front)

Wild Linens Terra Cotta 100% Linen 55" - OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified

I think I purchased 108", but I think they only sell 55" now.

To get the Cross Hatching to be perfect 5" squares:

•  I set my Horizontal Channel Locks at 5" from my 1st Horizontal Basting Line.

• Then, just kept measuring 5" from the Previous Line and set my H Locks, for the rest of the Quilt.

• Then, removed the Quilt, trimmed it, rotated it, and drew a new Line perpendicular to the existing Lines.

• Then, pinned that new Horizontal Line to the Quilt, and repeated the 5" Channel Lock measurements.

• Binding: Stitch in Ditch: (Stitch to Front/ Flip to Back)

New Idea for Pieced Wholecloth Quilts:

Note:  Do not prewash the Linen.  It is stretchy to begin with, so if you prewash, it becomes really unmanageable. 

To get the Cross Hatching to be perfect 5" squares:

§   Piece the Entire Quilt Top with its Connecting Stripe & Top & Bottom Halves.

§   Load the Quilt Backing with the LONG Edge pinned to the Leader.

§   Lay down Batting & Tack it down using my Horizontal Channel Locks.

§   Load the Quilt Top with the LONG Edge aligned to the Batting Tackdown Line.

§   Move machine to Left Edge of the Stripe.

§  Engage the Vertical Channel Lock.

§   Move machine down, vertically & straighten the Quilt Top, if necessary.

§   Place Pins along the bottom Edge, and/or put Magnets on your Rails.

§   I set my Horizontal Channel Locks at 5" from my 1st Horizontal Basting Line.

§   Test to make sure your Horizontal Line will be Perpendicular to your Stripe.

§  Maybe stitch a Short Basting Lline across the Stripe, for testing.

§  Adjust as necessary.

§   Keep measuring 5" from the Previous Line and set my H Locks to Stitch.

§   Remove the Quilt.

§   Rotate it.

§   Trim the new Top Edge so that it is Parallel to the Stripe & Previous Lines.

§   Load it back on the Longarm to stitch new Horizontal Lines.

§   Move machine so the Front of the Foot touches the Top Edge of the 1st or 2nd Horizontal Line.

§  Engage the Horizontal Channel Lock.

§   Move machine across Horizontally, & straighten the Quilt Top, if necessary.

§   Place Pins along the bottom Edge, and/or put Magnets on your Rails.

§   I set my Horizontal Channel Locks at 5" from my 1st Horizontal Basting Line.

§   Keep measuring 5" from the Previous Line. Set my H Locks. Then, stitch new Lines.

§   Remove the Quilt.

§   Binding: Blanket Stitch (Stitch to Back/ Flip to Front)